Home theater system 2.1 - all this is so ordinary and uninteresting. Real computer acoustics a priori consists of two stereo speakers, and it's pretty hard to argue with that. Indeed, it is often possible to connect just an ordinary pair to any PC without problems, but with multimedia devices, many users have to suffer a lot. By the way, we must not forget about quality. Decent home cinemas and 2.1 systems simply cannot be included in the price category of up to 10,000 rubles.
The focus of this article is the usual Sven SPS-700 stereo system. Description, specifications and owner reviews will allow the reader to learn a lot about these wonderful columns. Perhaps this article will change the negative attitude of potential buyers to such devices.
Strange price
The manufacturer's specifications, user reviews and low cost (up to 3,000 rubles) are perplexing for many potential buyers. Cheating? Yes, it is logical to assume that the Sven speakers are of poor quality, but do not succumb to negativity. It's pretty simple. The equipment comes to the Russian market from Finland and China (only one border), respectively, the price of high-quality speakers includes minimal logistics costs.
The second factor influencing low cost is poor brand recognition. Sven is popular only in the CIS countries, and in order to enter the world market, the manufacturer is simply engaged in dumping, reducing the cost of quality goods to the minimum acceptable mark.
It is still unknown how long such an action of unprecedented generosity will be available to the Russian consumer, but already now many potential buyers have stepped up and have begun to slowly look at the cheap brand.
First meeting
Sven SPS-700 speakers from the first minutes of acquaintance will certainly attract the attention of potential buyers. A giant-sized box weighing about 10 kilograms is really capable of intriguing anyone. Thick cardboard, colorful packaging, Russian-language design - all the necessary range of amenities that the future owner will surely enjoy.
The manufacturer clearly did not spare the foam: the columns are packed quite seriously, it seems that the Finns collected the equipment for the bears, who will play football with the packaging. On the other hand, such protection causes positive emotions at the first minutes of acquaintance with the product.
Speakers are standard: Sven SPS-700 Black stereo pair, interface cables, user manual and warranty card. Sometimes in the boxes there is also an advertising booklet in which you can familiarize yourself with all the products manufactured by the manufacturer.
Appearance
Probably, not soon Sven will enter the world market with its goods. Judging by the reviews of the owners in the media, the design of the speaker system is to blame . The 21st century is in the yard, and the Finns still create the usual parallelepiped with two speakers. The appearance of the Sven SPS-700 speakers is not impressive.
As for ergonomics, there are many questions to the manufacturer. Firstly, the power cable that supplies electricity to the amplifier is directly connected to the speaker, there is no way to disconnect it (for example, for ease of installation or transportation). The second negative in the columns, many users consider the control panel. It is placed in a special recess on the main column (where the amplifier is located). It is rather inconvenient to manage the system if it is located at a distance. The remote control here would not hurt.
Build Quality and Interfaces
What the user cannot fault is the build quality of the stereo pair. Sven speakers can be safely called a reference product. MDF plates (yes, not wood) are perfectly matched to each other. No cracks or skews - the build quality is on top.
The speaker mounts are a little unclear, and a visual inspection gives a feeling that they are not securely mounted. But this opinion is misleading, just the manufacturer decided to show his design abilities even here. If you disassemble the column, the owner will see that the speakers are securely fixed and will not fall out.
As for the interfaces, here Sven technologists were able to surprise the buyer. In addition to standard connectors for connecting a stereo pair to a computer and connecting speakers to each other, the manufacturer organized the output of an audio port from an amplifier for connecting a passive subwoofer. A rather interesting solution, however, it is not clear what resistance is supported by this output.
Basic specifications
Beauty and appearance are good, but most potential buyers are interested in completely different Sven SPS-700 speaker parameters. User reviews always begin with an assessment of sound quality, so it's time to get acquainted with the technical characteristics of the stereo pair.
Better to start with an amplifier. The manufacturer said that it was assembled according to the TDA2030A analog circuit and is capable of reproducing the entire audible frequency range (20-20 000 Hz), however, in practice, everything looks a little different. Many enthusiasts were not too lazy, disassembled the head column and conducted a series of tests.
It was experimentally established that the amplifier produces a range from 100 to 18,000 Hz, and the TDA2030A board is slightly different from the microcircuit sold in specialized stores. It is clear that such a factor does not add positive reviews.
Playback quality
It is not difficult to guess that the speakers of the Sven SPS-700 system, no matter how high-end they are, will not be able to reproduce sound in the full frequency range. But, as practice shows, acoustics do a good job of reproducing low frequencies. The bass is very soft and deep. In general, it seems that the system is connected to a subwoofer. In their reviews, many owners openly thank the manufacturer for such high-quality speakers (do not forget that they are responsible not only for the bass, but also for the middle frequencies).
You may encounter another oddity when reading the Sven SPS-700 speaker instructions. The review performed by us shows that the power declared by the manufacturer (20 watts per channel) attracts the attention of users. Judging by the sound, many owners are sure that speakers with an amplifier give out about 50 watts, of course, many users do not wind up the volume to the end. With such a stereo system, it’s really nice not only to watch movies and play games, but also to enjoy listening to your favorite audio compositions.
Feedback
No matter how beautiful it looks, users will still have questions for the Sven SPS-700 speaker manufacturer. How to connect the system to a PC if the speakers are installed at a great distance from the system unit? This is the most common question among potential buyers. The fact is that a fixed-length Jake-RCA cord is used to connect the speakers to the PC. Naturally, the user has a dilemma: install the speakers closer to the computer, or purchase a new cable of the desired length. But it would be easier for the manufacturer to install spring-loaded clips, instead of RCA connectors.
Many users pay attention to low-quality capacitors that are installed on the board. Literally after a year of operation, the containers are swollen, which significantly worsens the sound. The problem, of course, is solved by replacing the part.
Owners of acoustics are also indignant at equipping the speakers: there is simply no stuffing inside, which is why high and medium frequencies sound somewhat rude. To give softness, the owner will have to disassemble the speakers and place synthetic soft material around the speakers that will not allow the sound to resonate with the wooden case.
Finally
If the potential buyer is interested in speakers from the budget segment, then it is unlikely that Sven SPS-700 speakers will be able to find something better. In terms of price and quality, this model simply has no competitors. Yes, there are minor flaws, but they are all solved, and this is most important for most users. After all, it is better to save on buying and modify it yourself, rather than give fabulous amounts for devices that you can only look at and be content with what is.